The Yearling

Set in the backwoods of northern Florida, the story concerns the relationship between 12-year-old Jody Baxter and Flag, the fawn he adopts. When the fawn cannot be stopped from eating the family’s crops, Jody’s father forces Jody to shoot Flag. This tragedy propels Jody into greater maturity and a better understanding of his parents’ hardscrabble life.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Kathleen Kuiper, Senior Editor.